Comprehensive plan kicks off

Published: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:54 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:54 p.m.

WILMINGTON | Officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to kick off the effort to create a plan that will help steer development policy within the city for the next 20 years.

The comprehensive plan will have far-reaching effects that could change the way Wilmington looks in the years to come. Overall, the plan will outline priorities to consider as a part of development while preserving the city's heritage.

At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the city will hold a public meeting at City Hall at 102 N. Third St. to discuss the plan. Tuesday's meeting will be the first of many public meetings designed to solicit input from residents, according to a news release.

The City Council has appointed a 15-member steering committee to lead the effort to craft the plan.

<p>WILMINGTON | Officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to kick off the effort to create a plan that will help steer development policy within the city for the next 20 years.</p><p>The comprehensive plan will have far-reaching effects that could change the way Wilmington looks in the years to come. Overall, the plan will outline priorities to consider as a part of development while preserving the city's heritage.</p><p>At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the city will hold a public meeting at City Hall at 102 N. Third St. to discuss the plan. Tuesday's meeting will be the first of many public meetings designed to solicit input from residents, according to a news release.</p><p>The City Council has appointed a 15-member steering committee to lead the effort to craft the plan.</p><p>– Julian March</p>